Friday Night Lights 5k
- Date Fri 21st August 2026
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Travelers Rest, South Carolina
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Friday Night Lights 5K on Friday, August 21st, 2026, in the charming town of Travelers Rest, Greenville! This vibrant event kicks off the high school football season with a fun-filled evening that promises to unite the community while raising vital funds for the Travelers Rest High School football team. Participants can choose to run or walk the scenic 5K course, which begins with a thrilling downhill mile and winds through the picturesque neighborhoods of Travelers Rest, culminating near the Trailblazer Park amphitheater.
The race starts at 6:30 PM, with packet pickup opening at 5:30 PM, and there’s even a special 200-meter fun run for kids aged 12 and under right after the 5K! With chip timing and live results, you can track your performance as you compete for top 3 age group awards. Plus, enjoy a post-race celebration filled with music and fun for the whole family! Don't miss out on this dog-friendly, stroller-friendly, and walker-friendly event that brings together the spirit of community, safety, and fun! Join us for a night of excitement and support your local student-athletes!
The race starts at 6:30 PM, with packet pickup opening at 5:30 PM, and there’s even a special 200-meter fun run for kids aged 12 and under right after the 5K! With chip timing and live results, you can track your performance as you compete for top 3 age group awards. Plus, enjoy a post-race celebration filled with music and fun for the whole family! Don't miss out on this dog-friendly, stroller-friendly, and walker-friendly event that brings together the spirit of community, safety, and fun! Join us for a night of excitement and support your local student-athletes!
Organiser's Description
CELEBRATE THE KICK OFF OF HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS WITH THE DEVIL DOGS (WE HAVE A BYE WEEK)! RUN OR WALK WITH US TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE TRAVELERS REST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM.
THIS FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS MORE THAN JUST FOOTBALLIT HELPS BUILD A GOLD STANDARD PROGRAM IN TRAVELERS REST THAT UNITES ALL AGES, STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY PRIDE, AND PROVIDES THE NECESSARY RESOURCES NEEDED TO DEVELOP A SUPERIOR STUDENT ATHLETE EXPERIENCE.
SAFETY AND FUN ARE BOTH COVERED, WITH A CITY OF TRAVELERS REST POLICE ESCORT KEEPING YOUR SPRINT SMOOTH FROM START TO FINISH. THEN STICK AROUND FOR A POST-RACE HANGOUT WITH MUSIC AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
IF YOU'RE RACING FOR BLING, WE'VE GOT TOP 3 AGE GROUP AWARDS, AND WITH CHIP TIMING PLUS LIVE RESULTS, YOUR FINISH TIME HITS THE BOARD INSTANTLY. PR AND THEN PARTY!
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 5K
WHERE: TRAILBLAZER PARK 235 TRAILBLAZER DR, TRAVELERS REST, SC 29690
WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST
TIME: RACE STARTS AT 6:30PM (PACKET PICKUP OPENS AT 5:30PM)
BONUS: 200-METER FUN RUN FOR KIDS 12 & UNDER RIGHT AFTER THE 5K START!
COURSE INFO: COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3469058066934442238]
THE RACE BEGINS WITH A ZOOMING DOWNHILL MILE, WINDS THROUGH THE SCENIC NEIGHBORHOODS OF TRAVELERS REST, AND FINISHES NEAR THE TRAILBLAZER PARK AMPHITHEATER AND FARMERS MARKET PAVILION.
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DOG-FRIENDLY
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STROLLER-FRIENDLY
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WALKER-FRIENDLY
THIS FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS MORE THAN JUST FOOTBALLIT HELPS BUILD A GOLD STANDARD PROGRAM IN TRAVELERS REST THAT UNITES ALL AGES, STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY PRIDE, AND PROVIDES THE NECESSARY RESOURCES NEEDED TO DEVELOP A SUPERIOR STUDENT ATHLETE EXPERIENCE.
SAFETY AND FUN ARE BOTH COVERED, WITH A CITY OF TRAVELERS REST POLICE ESCORT KEEPING YOUR SPRINT SMOOTH FROM START TO FINISH. THEN STICK AROUND FOR A POST-RACE HANGOUT WITH MUSIC AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
IF YOU'RE RACING FOR BLING, WE'VE GOT TOP 3 AGE GROUP AWARDS, AND WITH CHIP TIMING PLUS LIVE RESULTS, YOUR FINISH TIME HITS THE BOARD INSTANTLY. PR AND THEN PARTY!
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 5K
WHERE: TRAILBLAZER PARK 235 TRAILBLAZER DR, TRAVELERS REST, SC 29690
WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST
TIME: RACE STARTS AT 6:30PM (PACKET PICKUP OPENS AT 5:30PM)
BONUS: 200-METER FUN RUN FOR KIDS 12 & UNDER RIGHT AFTER THE 5K START!
COURSE INFO: COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3469058066934442238]
THE RACE BEGINS WITH A ZOOMING DOWNHILL MILE, WINDS THROUGH THE SCENIC NEIGHBORHOODS OF TRAVELERS REST, AND FINISHES NEAR THE TRAILBLAZER PARK AMPHITHEATER AND FARMERS MARKET PAVILION.
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DOG-FRIENDLY
*
STROLLER-FRIENDLY
*
WALKER-FRIENDLY
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 21st August 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$38.10
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Location
235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest, 29690, SC, United States
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